The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SCALPEL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result SCALPEL
- Knife European left on part of loaf
- Opener in theatre’s second workout in ring
- Priest cuts shin up with large knife
- Set places with plate for starter and knife
- Area of skin peeled, removing outer layers – using this?
- One opening in the theatre
- Cut top off end of steel instrument
- Knife that’s a trophy to the Spanish
- Places left in a mess by surgical instrument
- Knife left in incorrect places
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What does SCALPEL mean?
SCALPEL noun- A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.